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Join Our Not-For-Profit OrganizationJoin our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.Facility: GSS NE Osceola RidgeviewLocation: Osceola, NEAddress: 631 Ridge St, Osceola, NE 68651, USAShift: 12 Hours - Varied ShiftsJob Schedule: Full timeWeekly Hours: 36.00Starting Rate: $18.50 - $28.00Pay Info: Sign on bonus $3,000Department DetailsCome join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922. At Good Samaritan Osceola our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this! Osceola is a 47-bed assisted living and skilled nursing facility offers a welcoming and supportive team environment. Our culture is built on teamwork, kindness, and compassion, creating a positive experience for both residents and employees. We foster a laid-back, caring, and easy-going atmosphere where team members work together to provide exceptional care while supporting one another's success. We are proud to be a 5-Star facility, recognized for our commitment to quality care and resident satisfaction. If you are looking for a workplace where you can make a meaningful difference while being part of a supportive team, we encourage you to apply. Apply today and be part of something special! Together, let's Grow the Good in our community.What's in it for you:Generous night and weekend shift differentialsAdvancement opportunitiesVarious education assistance programsContinuing educationDirect access to your earnings dailyRobust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)Shift Details12- Hour Variable ShiftsActive 40-Hour CMA/CNA required at time of hireJob SummaryThe Medication Assistant (MA) serves as caregiver who provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a charge nurse. Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident per plan of care. Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psycho-social support and other personal care to assigned resident. May assist the resident in transferring, re-positioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and provides range of motion and passive exercises. Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. May assist residents with meals and snacks; provide water and supplements as appropriate. Administers prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within their scope of practice as defined by state regulations. Documents the outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary. Communicates changing condition, medication follow-up and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational. Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate.QualificationsHigh school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required. Minimum age of 18 preferred. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred. Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year. A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually based on state requirements. Maintains all department specific required certifications. When applicable, may need a valid driver's license and auto insurance. Iowa: Require Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing. CNA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing. Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained. Minnesota: Must have nursing assistant certification, have completed the 75-hour course and be registered with the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry. Successful completion of a state-approved Trained Medication Assistant course. North Dakota: Require Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing. CNA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing. Successful completion of a state-approved Certified Medication Aide/Assistant course once CNA certification is obtained. If working in an Assisted Living or Basic Care facility, Medication Assistant I certification required. If working in a skilled nursing facility, Medication Assistant II certification is required. South Dakota: Must successfully complete the state approved Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course. CMA certification must be maintained with the State Board of Nursing. For all Good Samaritan Society Locations: Must have the state required certified/trained medication aide certification (CMA or TMA). It is assumed that one must have their certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification prior to attaining their TMA/CMA.BenefitsGood Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
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osceola, NE, 68651, US
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